In A Mellow Tone
Wednesday January 18th, 2023 with Natalie McGrath
Esperanza Spalding - A Jazz Force to be Reckoned With!
Tune in to tonight’s session of In a Mellow Tone with Natalie McGrath, where she spotlights the five-time Grammy Award winning Esperanza Spalding!
In addition to hearing a vast array of Spalding’s discography, listeners can expect to learn more about Spalding’s accolades, musical education, inspirations, and her personal influence on modern day jazz.
The Portland-born female bass virtuoso, vocalist and composer continues to leave a trailblazing mark in jazz. She demonstrates artistry of the highest rank, whether it be with her proficient technique, her ever-changing compositional styles, or her effortless ability to perform. The 38 year-old is pushing the boundaries with her music which embodies an original jazz sound infused with rock, soul, funk, Latin, and elements of the avant-garde.
She is a Berklee college alumni and has made history as the colleges’ youngest teacher at just 20 years old. In 2017, she was appointed professor of the Practice of Music at Harvard University.
Her presence in the jazz community is innovative, powerful and cannot be ignored. Esperanza is a jazz force to be reckoned with!
On The Sunny Side Of The Street Esperanza Spalding - Live Performance - Esperanza Spalding at the White House for the “Celebration of American Creativity" event (2016) |
Afro Blue Esperanza Spalding - Live Performance - Esperanza Spalding at the International Jazz Day Global Concert in Istanbul, Turkey (2013) |
Jazz Ain't Nothin But Soul Esperanza Spalding - Live Performance - Esperanza Spalding at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (2009) |
I Know You Know Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International |
Precious Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International |
Ponta De Areia Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International |
She Got to You Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International |
Espera Esperanza Spalding - Esperanza - Heads Up International |
Black Gold Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International |
Radio Song Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International |
Hold on Me Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International |
Cinnamon Tree Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International |
I Can’t Help It Esperanza Spalding - Radio Music Society - Heads Up International |
Heaven in Pennies Esperanza Spalding - Exposure - Concord Records |
Colonial Fire Esperanza Spalding - Exposure - Concord Records |
Loro Esperanza Spalding - Junjo - Ayva Musica Producciones |
The Peacocks Esperanza Spalding - Junjo - Ayva Musica Producciones |
Judas Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution - Concord Records |
Unconditional Love Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution - Concord Records |
One Esperanza Spalding - Emily's D+Evolution - Concord Records |
Really Very Small Esperanza Spalding - Chamber Music Society - Heads Up International |
Formwela 1 Esperanza Spalding - Songwrights Apothecary Lab - Concord Records |
Formwela 10 Esperanza Spalding - Songwrights Apothecary Lab - Concord Records |
WOW! merci! Harvard too!;-) and staying real !!!
9:15 PM, January 18th, 2023